Implant, insertion device, and plate assembly

Abstract

An intervertebral implant includes a body having a first face, a second face connected to and opposite the first face, a width and a length at least as long as the width that extend around the first and second faces, and first and second connection portions for connecting the implant to a separate holding member. The first and second connection portions each includes a hollow space accessible from outside the body through an opening formed between the first and second faces. The openings are elongate and extend away from one another around the implant from a same first side that defines the length of the body to respective second and third sides opposite to one another that define the width of the body, and are arranged such that the first and second connection portions are simultaneously engageable by the holding member.

1 . An intervertebral implant comprising:
 a body insertable into an intervertebral space, the body comprising a first face, a second face connected to and opposite the first face, a width and a length at least as long as the width that extend around the first and second faces, and first and second connection portions configured to connect the implant to a separate holding member;   wherein the first and second connection portions each includes a hollow space between the first and second faces configured to accommodate an engagement portion of the holding member, the hollow space being accessible from outside the body though an opening formed between the first and second faces;   wherein the openings are elongate and extend away from one another around the implant from a same first side that defines the length of the body to respective second and third sides opposite to one another that define the width of the body, and are arranged in a manner such that the first and second connection portions are simultaneously engageable by the engagement portion of the holding member.   
     
     
         2 - 3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow space of at least one of the first or second connection portions includes a spherical portion. 
     
     
         5 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 1 , wherein the opening has a contour configured to facilitate pivoting of the implant relative to the holding member along a direction of extension of the opening. 
     
     
         6 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 1 , wherein the implant defines two corners at opposite ends of the first side, and wherein the first and second connection portions respectively extend around the two corners. 
     
     
         7 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 1 , wherein the engagement portion of the holding member is substantially fork-shaped to simultaneously engage the first and second connection portions. 
     
     
         8 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 1 , wherein the holding member is a first holding member, and wherein the implant further comprises a third connection portion configured to be engaged by a second holding member different from the first holding member. 
     
     
         9 . The intervertebral implant of  claim 8 , wherein the third connection portion is only engageable with the second holding member at a singe angle. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . A kit comprising:
 an implant comprising a body insertable into an intervertebral space;   a first holding member comprising a first engagement portion; and   a second holding member different from the first holding member and comprising a second engagement portion;   wherein the first and second engagement portions are configured to interchangeably engage the implant to respectively connect the first holding member or the second holding member to the implant.   
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the implant is an intervertebral implant. 
     
     
         13 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the implant is a placeholder for vertebrae or portions thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the implant comprises a first connection portion that includes a hollow space accessible from outside the body through an elongate opening. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 14 , wherein the hollow space comprises a spherical portion, and wherein when the first or second engagement portion is connected to the first connection portion, an axis of rotation of the connected holding member extending through a center of the spherical portion. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 16 , wherein the opening extends around the axis of rotation and has a contour configured to facilitate pivoting of the connected holding member relative to the implant about the axis of rotation. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the first holding member is formed as part of a first insertion device, and wherein the second holding member is formed as part of a second insertion device different from the first insertion device. 
     
     
         19 . (canceled) 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the first holding member is formed as part of an insertion device, and wherein the second holding member is formed as part of a plate assembly. 
     
     
         21 . The kit of  claim 14 , wherein the implant further comprises a second connection portion configured to be engaged by at least one of the first holding member or the second holding member. 
     
     
         22 . (canceled) 
     
     
         23 . A system comprising:
 an implant comprising a body insertable into an intervertebral space, the implant comprising a connection portion; and   a plate assembly comprising a plate member and a holding member rotatable relative to one another;   wherein the holding member is configured to engage the connection portion to connect the plate member to the implant.   
     
     
         24 . (canceled) 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the plate assembly further comprises a locking member configured to lock the holding member to the connection portion of the implant.